TCP/IP NETWORK TRANSPORTER error

During the past 1 1/2 years I have had to reformat my HD 5 times because I get an error message saying "TCP/IP NETWORK TRANSPORTER NOT LOADED ". I cannot find any info on this error message and Toshiba support told me the only recourse is to reformat and re-install Windows XP Pro. There has to be another way. Cannot find help on MS support site. Anyone have knowledge on this subject?

 

I'm moving this to the networking section. Will try to compose a reasonable answer tomorrow. Way too late tonight.

Brief note - IMO the tech support folks who said an OS reload was your only answer should be saying 'would you like fries with that' rather than doing tech support.

 

I suspect that this is a NIC auto negotiation problem.

In the Device Manager for your box find the NIC, right click and select properties. Under the advanced tab there should be some options for you to change. Look for one called "media type" or possibly "transport type ". This option will offer one or more of the following choices:

Auto
10BaseT
10BaseT FullDuplex
100BaseT
100BaseT FullDuplex
1000BaseT
1000BaseT FullDuplex

Now you have to choose the best one for the network that you are connected to. I am feeling too lazy to list which media type you should use based on your network type so just try them all until one works. 100BaseT Fullduplex is the most common type on modern networks so start there.

 

If what rdzien posted doesn't help, post back. There are some other possibilities.

 

Thanks to both of you. I have already reformatted my HD and re-installed Win XP Pro. It takes me about 3-4 days to get it back to the state I had it but because I am a full time RV'er I needed it to be working and I could not wait for a answer. I will def follow your advise and will report back. Thanks